Loxa is a of shield bugs in the Pentatomidae, tribe Pentatomini. in this genus are distributed primarily in Central America and Mexico, with records extending into Texas, Florida, and South America. Some species, particularly Loxa deducta, are recognized as minor crop pests. The genus shares morphological similarities with Chlorocorini genera including Chlorocoris, Chloropepla, Mayrinia, and Fecelia.
Identification
Loxa resemble those in the Chlorocorini tribe, specifically the Chlorocoris, Chloropepla, Mayrinia, and Fecelia. Distinguishing features from these similar genera are not specified in available sources.
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Distribution
Central America, Mexico, Texas, Florida, and South America.
Human Relevance
Some , particularly Loxa deducta, are minor crop pests.
Similar Taxa
- ChlorocorisSimilar in many respects; both are green shield bugs with comparable body forms.
- ChloropeplaSimilar in many respects; shared morphological characteristics within the Pentatomidae .
- MayriniaSimilar in many respects; comparable within related tribe Chlorocorini.
- FeceliaSimilar in many respects; related with overlapping morphological traits.
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Species list
The includes: Loxa deducta Walker, 1867; Loxa flavicollis (Drury, 1773); Loxa haematica (Herrich-Schäffer, 1841); Loxa peruviensis Eger, 1978; Loxa planiceps Horváth, 1925; Loxa virescens Amyot & Serville, 1843; Loxa viridis (Palisot de Beauvois, 1811).